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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was manufactured within a month of the HZ25W and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HS10 grades vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 HS10 HZ25W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm HS10

 HZ25W HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ25W

 HS10 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 features external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 and the HZ25W.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and HZ25W is 60 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and HZ25W.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (666g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (666g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (666 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as FinePix HS11 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $350